Buckland Field Camping

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Pop-up site in a field behind a pub, 10 minutes’ drive from Frome
Longleat animal park 20 minutes’ drive; Bath city centre half an hour
Dog friendly; breakfasts, lunches and dinners available at the pub

Fancy a Somerset break with easy, convenient access to a traditional pub serving real ales and home-cooked meals? Then consider Buckland Field Camping. This small and friendly pop-up site occupies a lush paddock to the rear of The Bell Inn, in the village of Buckland Dinham, 10 minutes’ drive from Frome along the A362. This is a simple but comfortable spot, with all the basic amenities: toilets, warm showers and a washing-up area, for example. There’s also plenty of free parking in the pub car park, not to mention spectacular country views from the expansive (and flat) field. The other obvious perk of staying here is the on-site pub, which serves home-cooked breakfasts, light lunches and filling evening meals, as well as organising events like quiz nights and live music. If you’d rather self-cater, portable gas stoves are permitted if guests exercise caution. Well-behaved dogs are welcome throughout the season. Plenty of bike trails and footpaths (some of them starting at the site gates) heading into the Somerset countryside make it easy to leave the car behind. If you want to give your legs a break, the D2 bus stops just outside the pub and travels to destinations like Frome and Bath (half an hour’s drive). Other local spots worth exploring include Longleat animal park (20 minutes) and Cheddar Gorge (40 minutes), in the Mendip Hills National Landscape.

Campground type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
A charge of £2.00 ($2.69) applies for the use of the shower.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to Tue, Sep 1 2026

Campsite types & availability

Primitive grass tent campsite

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)

6 people maximum

One Tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, (Roof tent not allowed), (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.

Bring a shelter tent 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Fire ring

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£1 (£1) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£1 (£1) per night
Dog (2 max)		£1 (£1) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £15 (£15) 1 night, 2 adults

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Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

4 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Min 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)

4 people maximum

One Travel Trailer or Class B motorhome or RV allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Min 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Travel Trailer, Class B motorhome, RV

Features

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.

Bring a shelter tent 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Fire ring

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£1 (£1) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£1 (£1) per night
Dog (2 max)		£1 (£1) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults

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4

Bell tent

5 people maximum

Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length

5 people maximum

A double camp bed, a floor mat and a wind up lantern are provided.

Bring all camping equipment minus the tent (linen, sleeping bags, pillows, cooking equipment, etc.)

Dimensions

16.4ft width × 16.4ft length

1 room

Open space 2 x Bring your own bed, 1 x Camping mat, 1 x Sleeping platform

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Car 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.

Other restrictions

Car parking by site not allowed
Bed linen not provided

Extras

Bring a pup tent (1 max) £1 (£1) per night
Dog (2 max)

£1 (£1) per night
Extra car (1 max)

£2 (£2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £60 (£60) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Location		9
Value for money		9
Accommodation		9
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		9
Child friendliness		9
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		6

87% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-loved, basic campsite is in a beautiful, quiet rural spot behind the Bell Inn pub. Guests rave about the friendly staff, great value, and spacious field. The pub serves good, affordable food. Facilities are clean and adequate for a simple stay, though showers (£2/6 min) and toilet access are points some guests noted. Recommended for its relaxed vibe and location.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 6/16/2026

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A good selection of draught and bottled drinks at the bar

The pub does really nice, reasonably priced food.

It’s a level field. well maintained and with plenty of room.

Hot air balloons and cows in surrounding fields

Lovely quiet morning, could make a coffee and read my book

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Arrival date (latest first)

Just my sort of campsite, I'll be back again

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		7
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 Jeni A. 1 review

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely and peaceful, good walks near by. Very helpful and friendly staff, good food at the pub.

Disliked It would of been good to have water tap more obvious.
As a single traveller it would be nice to be charged per person not pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great - basic - calm - peaceful

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		7
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		6
Customer service		6
Child friendliness		4
Cleanliness		7
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 Mitch M. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great quiet location - all the basics you require with a very friendly pub and good food.

Disliked Pop to the shop before arriving .. I never asked but I could not see one local

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location, pub, friendly staff, level field…

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 Allison C. 9 reviews

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Location, pub, friendly staff, level field

Disliked N/a

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay. Food in…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		6
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 Anonymous

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Great place to stay. Food in the pub was amazing with a welcoming atmosphere. Would highly recommended

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location in a beautiful area.…

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		9
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 Tim M. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely location in a beautiful area. Shower worked well although the temp wasn’t adjustable. Toilets were clean and washing station was fine.
The pub staff were very nice and the ale was good.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent value

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 Malcolm T. 9 reviews

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Great hosts and excellent food in the pub. Camping is in the field behind the pub. Grass pitches are flat and suitable for tents, RV's and caravans. Nice quiet location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice basic campsite adjoined to a…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

May 2026 Simon M. 16 reviews

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Nice basic campsite adjoined to a pub. Good location, 20 minutes walk to the Collier Way. Great pub staff and food at reasonable prices.
Recommended, we will definitely be returning.

Disliked I believe this site is reasonably new and in its infancy, at the moment there's only one unisex toilet cubicle available outside of pub hours, but hopefully this will change in the near future.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views. Wonderful friendly staff.…

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		7
Accommodation		8
Facilities / Activities		6
Customer service		9
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		8
Wifi		1

Jun 2026 Sarah k. 3 reviews

Bell tent

Liked Great views. Wonderful friendly staff. Nice bell tent. Pub handy for first night drinks/meal.

Disliked Toilet a long way to walk in the night or when desperate. Shower was too hot for daughter to use. Other campers noisy and large group parked right next to our bell tent when loads of space.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location was great, good price, nice…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

May 2026 Benjamin S. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Location was great, good price, nice pub

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice chilled campsite. Perfect for a…

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		8
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		8
Wifi		4

May 2026 jamie s. 10 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Nice chilled campsite. Perfect for a cheap get away. Pub was friendly

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Buckland Field Camping

Behind The Bell Inn

Buckland Dinham

Frome

Somerset

England

BA11 2QT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.26032°N
2.35629°W

Nearest transport

Bus

2.5 mi Market Place

4.5 mi Victoria Hall B

Rail

3 mi Frome Rail Station

6.1 mi Freshford Rail Station

6.4 mi Avoncliff Rail Station

Ferry

16.4 mi Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing

16.5 mi Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing

16.7 mi Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing

Airport

17.7 mi Bristol International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

You might be into grand country homes, while the kids clamour to visit an animal park. Good news: Longleat (20 minutes’ drive) ought to make everybody happy, since the estate includes an elegant 16th-century Elizabethan mansion with period furnishings and a safari park with big cats, hippos and koalas among its many residents. Keen hikers head to the Mendip Hills National Landscape (half an hour) to scramble up dramatic limestone ridges and outcrops – or to stroll through expansive plateaus dotted with the remains of ancient sites. Also here are Cheddar Gorge and Caves (40 minutes), with spectacular rock formations. Stretching along the River Avon, Bath (30 minutes) is a top spot for a little pampering. Spend half a day at the rooftop pool of the Thermae Bath Spa sauna complex, soaking your aching limbs as well as soaking up splendid views of the city, before checking out the Roman Baths or the Victoria Art Gallery.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Clevedon Beach	25.2 mi	Estuary	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay	27.3 mi	Estuary	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Weston Main	27.7 mi	Estuary	Poor	N/A	Poor	N/A
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway	27.8 mi	Estuary	Poor	Poor	N/A	Poor
Brean	28.6 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Longleat 6.1 mi

Prior Park Landscape Garden 7.2 mi

American Museum in Britain 8.2 mi

Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House & Museum 8.3 mi

Pump Room 8.3 mi

National Trust

Westwood Manor 6 mi

Prior Park Landscape Garden 7.2 mi

Bath Assembly Rooms 8.7 mi

The Courts Garden 9.3 mi

Great Chalfield Manor and Garden 9.9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

HAPSFORD HOUSE 1.2 mi

ORCHARDLEIGH 1.5 mi

MELLS MANOR HOUSE 2 mi

Mells - Buckland Dinham - Great Elm - Mells 2 mi

AMMERDOWN HOUSE 2.4 mi

Local events

Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 23, 2027 – Wednesday, June 23, 2027)
Glastonbury, England 12.2 mi
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, August 7, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026)
Bristol, England 18.5 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 2 day(s) of arrival.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available site on arrival.
There is no reception at this park. Please check-in at the Pub instead.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Extras

A charge of £2.00 ($2.69) applies for the use of the shower.
Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.
The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a camper, trailer tent or tent. If you wish to bring a car along with your motorhome/RV, please select the extra.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 11 p.m..

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Buckland Field Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Buckland Field Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Buckland Field Camping? You might be into grand country homes, while the kids clamour to visit an animal park. Good news: Longleat (20 minutes’ drive) ought to make everybody happy, since the estate includes an … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Buckland Field Camping?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 1 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Depart by: 11:30 a.m.

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How much does it cost to stay at Buckland Field Camping? From $19.86 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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What customers say

Just my sort of campsite, I'll be back again

Overall

Great - basic - calm - peaceful

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Location, pub, friendly staff, level field…

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Great place to stay. Food in…

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Lovely location in a beautiful area.…

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Excellent value

Overall

Nice basic campsite adjoined to a…

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Great views. Wonderful friendly staff.…

Overall

Location was great, good price, nice…

Overall

Nice chilled campsite. Perfect for a…

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Leisure on park

Amenities on park

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

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